Ashley Mika Ho attended kindergarten in 1994 and high school in 2007 in Mililani, Hawaii. She went to college at Leeward Community College in 2007 and the University of Hawaii at Manoa starting in 2009 to become an elementary school teacher. Educational technology refers to technological resources integrated into classroom learning to create interactive, collaborative, and authentic learning experiences to support students. Her experiences with educational technology evolved from KidPix and computers in a lab in elementary school to internet research, PowerPoint, and online learning tools in high school and college.

1. Technology & Me A Personal Timeline of Educational Technology

2. Overview My name is Ashley Mika Ho. I started school in 1994 in Mililani . I graduated from high school in 2007 from Mililani High School . I first went to college at LCC in Fall 2007 & graduated with my AAT Degree . I started UHM in Fall 2009 and plan to graduate in 2011 . When I finish my degree, I hope to become an elementary school teacher .

3. My Definition of Educational Technology Educational Technology are technological resources that teachers integrate into classroom learning and creates a new* type of learning environment. With Educational Technology , students are involved in interactive, collaborative, engaging, and authentic learning experiences. Teachers are able to support student learning with technological resources and students learn how to become effective and ethical users of technology in the classroom & in the community .

4. Websites on Educational Technology History Educational Technology History : changes of technology throughout the years History of Technology in Education : dates (in years) of what technologies were available in schools Technological Changes in Education : YouTube video of how technology has changed in classrooms

5. Kindergarten Technology Computers & Software 10 available computers located in the ‘Computer Lab’ KidPix was very popular & encouraged in school Television Weekly broadcasts of school announcements Video Cameras Capturing school events, recitals, & school plays A screenshot of KidPix ( the updated version ), a popular art software program I used in elementary school.

6. High School Technology The layout of this Computer Lab is similar to my high school business & accounting classes. We used business theory & integrated MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint into our learning. Computers & Software 20+ computers available in each ‘Resources’ classes (Business, Media Design, Art, Digital Design, & Library) MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel Digital imaging skills Internet & Contacting Tools Citing sources via Internet Cellphones  texting Internet  AOL Instant Messenger, Xanga, Myspace

7. College Technology A screenshot of Laulima, an online resource I’ve come to get very familiar with. I use this for online readings, turning in assignments, & downloading necessary materials. Computers & Software 25+ computers available in each Computer class, Business building, & LRC (Learning Resource Center) MS Word, PowerPoint Internet & Contacting Tools Citing sources via Internet Online readings Cellphones  texting & emergency alerts Internet  MyUH Portal, WebCT, Ning, & Laulima

8. A Vivid Technology Learning Experience The Introduction of.. Converting from VHS movies to DVD movies Cellphones with music players, cameras, & movie players iPod Nano, Classic, Shuffle, & iTouch Switching from PC Laptops to Apple MacBooks Text-based learning to Technology-based learning

9. A Technology I want to Use In My Classroom KidBiz 3000 Develops reading and problem-solving skills Individualized standards & goals for students Assess and reassess student work Reports to teachers student progress Involves student interactively Helps students learn responsibility I know this is a great technological tool to use in the classroom. It helps students in a positive way and offer support for their learning. I want to have this technology because it will enhance and reinforce concepts learned in the class during the week. It also helps log progress and informs me what I need to re-teach or review.

10. My Vision of the Classroom of the Future Classrooms Will Have… Computers for all students in a designated area of the classroom A variety of Web 2.0 programs, various educational software, & On-line tutorials SMART Boards A Projector, an Elmo, & a Television

11. A Challenge for Teaching Creating authentic and interactive learning that EVERY student will enjoy Monitoring students staying on the task at hand and staying focused Explaining how useful technology is, yet how the Internet is sometimes unreliable Any technical difficulties that may occur during ‘Computer Time’

12. Words of Wisdom “ Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know.” -- Daniel J. Boorstin